Begin Within

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” – Saint Francis de Sales

“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.” – Henri Nouwen

May you foster peace within, an offering to self.
Then move into the world to give it away with abandon.
In thoughts, words, deeds.
All begins within, plant seeds daily.
Calm, ease, loving-kindness.
Sow love, bear fruit.
Change the world by changing yourself.

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – Dalai Lama